Purpose

To share an overview of the action and
progression of the DSG Management Plan.

Content

RESOLVED that
Cabinet: -

(a)          
Noted the positive progress against the SEND Improvement Plan in
the Local Authority’s key statutory processes in particular,
our children in BCP Children’s Services this academic year
are no longer experiencing delays to the initial assessment and
creation of their EHCPs;

(b)          
Acknowledges that the new SEND Improvement Board governance
structure provides the rigour and transparency required to maintain
progress in the SEND system;

(c)         
Noted the assumptions within the Safety Valve plan and
associated DSG plan are understood and that the Committee notes
that BCP are currently in discussions with DfE and DLUHC regarding
the financial implications of the High Needs Block budget;
and

(d)         
Acknowledge that the progression of improvements in SEND is
reliant on Health, Education and the Council working
together.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Children and Young People

Reason

To ensure that all stakeholders within and across the SEND system
are aware of the positive improvements in the SEND system and the
future work required regarding the Safety Valve programme and
supporting DSG plan.